NORTH AFRICA AND SOUTHWEST ASIA

Question 1

until the 20th century, agriculture in north africa/southwest asia was confined mostly to costal zones, upland zones, and river valleys.

Answer 1

TRUE

Question 2

all secular countries exhibit what characteristic?

Answer 2

the state is theoretically neutral in matters of religion

Question 3

the unusual large number of males in Qatar over the age of 15 is the result of:

Answer 3

the large number of male guest workers

Question 4

vast majority of water use in north africa/ southwest asia is for:

Answer 4

agricultural production

Question 5

the article of clothing used by muslim women to create private space, even in public, is the:

Answer 5

veil

Question 6

during medieval times in europe, without the flow of trade and ideas from that region, north africa/ southwest asia stagnated intellectually and economically

Answer 6

FALSE

Question 7

where are the aswan dams located?

Answer 7

EGYPT

Question 8

what’s not true regarding the lives of children in north africa/ southwest asisa

Answer 8

in most parts, a larger percentage of boys than girls go to school

Question 9

which of the following terms does NOT represent one aspect of the traditional family structure in north africa/ southwest asia?

Answer 9

matriarchal

Question 10

women in oman have the right to vote.

Answer 10

TRUE

Question 11

almost 90% of the world’s fossil fuels are supplied by north africa/ southwest asia.

Answer 11

FALSE

Question 12

who conquered the byzantine empire?

Answer 12

the ottoman turks

Question 13

the formation of OPEC in 1971 precipitated a sharp decline in the price of oil on world markets.

Answer 13

FALSE

Question 14

what percentage if national legislatures do women make up?

Answer 14

12%

Question 15

what is NOT true of polygyny in islamic society?

Answer 15

it is a common modern practice

Question 16

desertification is primarily the result of human activities.

Answer 16

FALSE

Question 17

which of the following happens when nomadic people take up settled ranching?

Answer 17

the settled society uses more water than the nomadic society did.

Question 18

which of the following is an accurate description of an Islamist movement?

Answer 18

one that favors the establishment of a state based on Islam

Question 19

what factor is NOT likely to spur the oil/producing nations of north africa/southwest asia to find other ways to generate income?

Answer 19

the increase in air travel brought about by a recovering economy

Question 20

of the gulf states, the two most ambitious policies with regard to social services are Yemen and Qatar

Answer 20

FALSE